When to go · Andorra
Andorra in August
Great month. Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Andorra
- Prices
- High
- Andorra
Verdict
Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Andorra in this guide.
Weather in August
- Valleys (1,000–1,500 m) · Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encampbest weather
Cold, sunny winters with some snow in town; warm summer days and cool nights. Afternoon thunderstorms in July–August.
- High mountains (2,000 m+) · Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosabest weather
Ski season roughly early December to April; high trails clear of snow from late June. Lightning on ridges in summer afternoons.
- Andorra la Vella25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 8 rain days
- Arinsal27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 12 rain days
- Canillo27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 8 rain days
- Encamp27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain days
- La Massana24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Ordino27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 8 rain days
- Pal24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Pas de la Casa27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 12 rain days
- Sant Julia de Loria26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain days
- Soldeu26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Parish festivals (festes majors)
Jul–Aug
Dances and street parties in each parish.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Andorra
- High
- Prices · Andorra
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Andorra, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Jun: Great
Crowds
Aug: High
Jun: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
Jun: 0
August: Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.
June: Hiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.
Andorra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in August
Rated best or good this month
Valleys (1,000–1,500 m)
Best weather of the year (Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encamp)
High mountains (2,000 m+)
Best weather of the year (Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosa)
Busy; hotels fill.
Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for skiing
Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski access via the gondola
Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing
Best months: Jan–Mar (ski), Dec–Apr (snow) and Jun–Aug (shopping)
Best months: May–Sep